Permits local governments to extend clergy residential property tax exemption to include clergy residing in co-ops.

This bill amends the real property tax law to allow local governments to extend the existing clergy residential property tax exemption to include clergy residing in co-ops. It clarifies that the clergy property tax exemption does not affect eligibility for certain other tax abatements. The exemption applies to clergy who are engaged in church work or are unable to perform such work due to impaired health or age. The bill also specifies that the exemption does not impact eligibility for benefits authorized by a local law.

Permits local governments to extend clergy residential property tax exemption to include clergy residing in co-ops.

This bill amends the real property tax law to allow local governments to extend the existing clergy residential property tax exemption to include clergy residing in co-ops. It clarifies that the clergy property tax exemption does not affect eligibility for certain other tax abatements. The exemption applies to clergy who are engaged in church work or are unable to perform such work due to impaired health or age. The bill also specifies that the exemption does not impact eligibility for benefits authorized by a local law.